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J22 MYK

1997 Jaguar Xj

Blue Lpg 3239cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,421 mi
Last recorded111,421 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jaguar Xj101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 MYK
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,239cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 111,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 109,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 109,079 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

slight movement in upper steering column

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,432 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,001 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,924 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 84,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise rear No plate

Pass 6 May 2014 84,267 miles

advise rear No plate

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,043 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 75,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2010
Fail 14 May 2010 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 May 2010 68,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 May 2009 66,840 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,326 miles

Some wearing of n/s/r outer edge

Some wearing of o/s/r tyre on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 45,493 miles

as test number 980600016121

Fail 19 Apr 2006 45,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J22 MYK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj in Blue with a 3,239cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J22 MYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J22 MYK registered?

J22 MYK is a 1997 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is J22 MYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 MYK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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